6.04.2010

nest...

I wanted something to hang above the bed at the cabin so I thought about one of my favorite words- "nest". That's the right feeling for the place!
Surprisingly enough, there were letters left over from some ancient Tres Jolie paper (really, really old stash!) to spell the entire word. To make a "base" for the letter, I first cut out my shape in chipboard using a favorite Nestabilities die, then I covered that in vintage sheet music.

Since I usually use recycled boxes for my projects, to add some thickness to them, most of the time I glue several layers together. When using a die to cut shapes, it's really easy to make them all exactly the same. Binder clips help hold things together for a few minutes until the glue dries.

The letters looked flat against the background so I used more layers of cardboard underneath to raise them up.Got them all done... now they just need frames. Dollar Store and Heirloom White spray paint to the rescue! I can't wait to hang them up!

Hi there!

I love to create... with scissors and glue... needle and thread... sugar, butter and eggs... It really doesn't matter to me- it's just fun to make something! I've been married to my best friend for more than 30 sweet years. He has always been my biggest supporter and encourages me to live a creative life. I have a daughter in grad school and she's been the joy of my days since the moment she was born. I'm a lucky, lucky girl!